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Psychological Safety

safe for interpersonal risk-taking. Roxy discusses the common misconception of safety within teams, where the absence of open discussions is mistaken for safety, creating an illusion of negative peace. Negative peace involves avoiding discomfort and maintaining comfort for those with structural or social power, often at the expense of others silently suffering. Roxy emphasizes the importance of...
Doing Something Different

need. Do it today. Don’t put it off. This is your life. Commit to doing one thing that will bring you closer to meeting a need today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Trainer Tip needs practice choice change COVID-19 pandemic Mary Mackenzie
Perceiving Reality

decide whether continuing the relationship will meet them. Be honest with yourself today about the people and situations in your life. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: practice Trainer Tip acceptance realistic Mary Mackenzie
Acknowledging Our Inner Critic

into ourselves and we clear the way for resolution. Be aware of your jackal today and consider the wisdom it is trying to share with you. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Trainer Tip practice self empathy judgement jackal evaluation inner critic self criticism Mary Mackenzie
The Power of Being Heard

okay to feel awkward; do it anyway. Soon it will feel as natural as breathing. Be aware of opportunities to empathize with someone today. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: practice Trainer Tip deescalate honesty empathy heard conflict resolution Mary Mackenzie
Needs Analysis

with it. This simple technique has profoundly changed my life. Notice what your greatest need is today and then take action to meet it. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Trainer Tip practice needs strategy self sabotage inner alignment Integrity effectiveness Mary Mackenzie
Meeting Our Need for Sexual Expression

from this conversation. Be aware today of how much you enjoy your love life and if you would like to make a request to enhance it. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: practice Trainer Tip sex defensiveness feedback Mary Mackenzie
Choosing Whom We Empathize With

I am unable to be present to their need for empathy. Be aware of your own needs today when someone asksyou to be their emotional support. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book, Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: Trainer Tip practice empathy care for all requests self compassion unmet needs Mary Mackenzie
Clarifying Our Needs

Notice whether you are slipping into old behaviors today. Connect to your unmet needs and then identify a new strategy for the situation. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: practice Trainer Tip self sabotage habits reactivity requests Mary Mackenzie
Meeting Our Needs

about what we would like. Notice if you have unmet needs today, consider what it will take to meet them, and make a request of someone. This trainer tip is an excerpt from Mary Mackenzie's book Peaceful Living, available from PuddleDancer Press. Keywords: requests Trainer Tip practice conflict prevention unmet needs meeting needs preventing resentment Mary Mackenzie